Bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $87.8 million of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) in 2024 (133.3 thousand tonnes). That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87.8M | 133.3K t |
| 2023 | $74.3M | 139.0K t |
| 2022 | $62.8M | 76.5K t |
| 2021 | $46.2M | 81.2K t |
| 2020 | $42.8M | 106.7K t |
| 2019 | $62.6M | 120.8K t |
| 2018 | $60.4M | 91.6K t |
| 2017 | $35.8M | 67.6K t |
Where Egypt imports bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) from
The largest suppliers were Brazil (46%), Portugal (31%), Italy (6%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $40.0M | 46% |
| Portugal | $26.9M | 31% |
| Italy | $5.6M | 6.4% |
| Bulgaria | $5.0M | 5.7% |
| Sweden | $3.0M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $889K | 1% |
| Finland | $866K | 1% |
| Russia | $678K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, close to the world average of $0.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) imports (HS 4703.29): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4703.29: Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) worth $87.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 133.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 121 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) to Egypt?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($40.0 million), followed by Portugal (31%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 645% on the year.
What is the average import price of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $0.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.8 million in 2017 to $87.8 million in 2024, an increase of 145%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $59.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for bleached kraft pulp (hardwood)?
The HS code for bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) is subheading 4703.29. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4703 page.
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